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Seth Rollins revealed on season 2 of "WWE Unreal" that a Hall of Fame wrestling legend helped create his in-ring name. The WWE star credited this wrestling legend for contributing to the development of his current ring name.
Disco Inferno posted on Twitter advising protesters to "mind your business" regarding the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis, stating that confronting ICE operations is "useless" and could result in getting killed. His comments have drawn significant backlash from fans, wrestlers, and activists, contrasting with WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley who called the incident "murder in broad daylight" and demanded accountability.
Shinsuke Nakamura revealed in a now-deleted Instagram Story that AJ Styles had already decided months ago to retire at Royal Rumble 2026, according to a private conversation they had during WWE's October 2025 tour of Japan. In the deleted post, Nakamura recalled asking Styles about his retirement plans, with Styles responding "The Royal Rumble, I've already decided." Styles is scheduled to face GUNTHER at Royal Rumble 2026 on January 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a career-ending match where a loss would end his wrestling career.
David Otunga recalled his WWE release in 2020, noting there was an air of uncertainty around the company at the time due to COVID-19.
Sami Zayn defeated Randy Orton, Trick Williams, and Damian Priest in a Fatal 4-Way at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event to become the No. 1 contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship. After the show went off the air, Zayn delivered an emotional untelevised speech to his hometown Montreal crowd, thanking them for 23 years of support and crediting their energy for giving him the momentum needed in his championship pursuit. Zayn is set to face Drew McIntyre for the title on January 31.
A spoiler has potentially emerged for the AJ Styles vs GUNTHER match at WWE Royal Rumble 2026. The match will have Styles' career on the line.
A current champion has issued a challenge to WWE's Santos Escobar, calling him out for a potential championship match. The challenge suggests Escobar may be set for an upcoming title bout.
WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley posted an emotional reaction on Instagram to the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, calling it "murder in broad daylight" after watching video footage of the incident. Foley questioned how such incidents can happen in the United States and called for them to stop, while federal authorities maintain the agent acted in self-defense and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has rejected that version of events.
Sami Zayn won a four-way match at Saturday Night's Main Event to become the number one contender for Drew McIntyre's Undisputed WWE Championship. Zayn will face McIntyre for the WWE Title at Royal Rumble.
Sami Zayn defeated Randy Orton, Trick Williams, and Damian Priest in a Fatal 4-Way Match at Saturday Night's Main Event on January 24, 2026, at the Bell Centre in Montreal to become the #1 contender for Drew McIntyre's Undisputed WWE Championship. Zayn won the match by hitting a Helluva Kick on Damian Priest and will now face McIntyre at the Royal Rumble on January 31 in Saudi Arabia.
WWE has confirmed a WWE Championship match for the Royal Rumble 2026 event. The match was determined during Saturday Night's Main Event.
AJ Styles defeated Shinsuke Nakamura at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. This victory came one week after Styles had a career threatening match against Gunther at the Royal Rumble.